Iceland's most popular places
Sights
Mývatn
Mývatn, 660, Iceland
Mývatn is a shallow eutrophic lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. The lake and its...
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon, 241, Iceland
The Blue Lagoon is probably Iceland’s most famous attraction and has become considered a must-see for all visitors to the country. It is located in...
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon Boat Tours and Cafe
Jökulsárlón, 781 Höfn í Hornafirði, Iceland
This extremely picturesque glacial lagoon at the southern edge of the Vatnajökull glacier is regarded as one of Iceland’s greatest natural wonders....
Thingvellir National Park
806 Selfoss, Iceland
Þingvellir was declared a national park in 1930. A law was passed designating Þingvellir as “a protected national shrine for all Icelanders, the...
Haukadalur
Haukadalur, 806, Iceland
The famed hot spring Geysir is located in the Haukadalur valley in southwestern Iceland. It was first mentioned in Icelandic literature in 1294 when...
Waterfalls
Goðafoss Waterfall
Goðafoss Waterfall, 645, Iceland
Goðafoss, ("Waterfall of the Gods“) is among the most beautiful falls in the country. Though it is not very tall, the cascade is divided into two...
Gullfoss Falls
Gullfoss Falls, 846, Iceland
Gullfoss, or the ‘Golden Waterfall’, is a breathtaking two-tiered waterfall that drops 32 metres into a narrow canyon 70 metres deep and 2.5...
Dynjandi
Dynjandi, 466, Iceland
The impressive Dynjandi waterfall is located at the base of the Arnarfjörður fjord. Often likened to a bridal veil, the falls are 30 metres wide at...
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss, 861, Iceland
One of Iceland’s most visited waterfalls, after Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss is situated along the Seljalandsá river where the waterway plummets 40 metres...
Skógafoss
Skógafoss, 861, Iceland
Located at the foot of the impressive Eyjafjöll mountain range is Skógafoss, a magnificent 60-metre high waterfall where, according to legend, the...
Towns
Heimaey
Heimaey, Iceland
The Westman Islands is a stunning archipelago off Iceland’s south coast. Sometimes called “Pompeii of the North,” all of the archipelago’s islands...
Seydisfjordur
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
With its beautifully preserved wooden buildings, the town of Seyðisfjörður is one of Iceland’s most picturesque spots. The closest Icelandic port to...
Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur, Iceland
Stykkishólmur is often called the capital of Snaefellsnes and is a fishing and trading centre with an excellent natural harbour.
Húsavík
Húsavík, Iceland
If you like whales, Húsavík is the place to be. This fishing village of 2,300 inhabitants is a perfect tourist spot with impressive views of the...
Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland
Akureyri, the largest town outside of the greater Reykjavik area, is situated in innermost Eyjafjörður fjord. It is an old trading station and also an...